Appalachian Power Company's rate for electricity will be 20% less starting January 1, 2011. Their rate per kilo-watt hour will be 9.4 cents per kilowatt-hour. A year ago it was 11.7 cents.

See story in the Martinsville Bulletin, December 31, 2010, page 1. Their environmental and reliability surcharge will expire Dec. 31st. Reference: www.martinsvillebulletin.com